Youthanasia is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth, released in November 1994 through Capitol Records; a remixed and remastered edition featuring several bonus tracks was reissued in August 2004. It was produced by Max Norman and Dave Mustaine. The album title is a play on words, implying that society is euthanizing its youth. Youthanasia reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 upon its release. As of 2013, it is the band's last album to be certified platinum in the United States, a distinction achieved in 1995. (wiki) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Megadeth's follow-up to the hit Countdown to Extinction lacks the focus of its predecessor, but Youthanasia makes up the difference with more accessible, radio-friendly production and tighter riffs. Unfortunately, they have abandoned some of the more experimental, progressive elements in their music, but those are hardly missed in the jackhammer riffs of tracks like "Train of Consequences."